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Grandmother of ex-NFL player's missing child speaks out amid probe, worries teen is 'brainwashed'
The grandmother of the missing 14-year-old son of former Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Daniel Muir spoke out Monday as police in Indiana investigate allegations that the boy was abused. Bryson Muir was the subject of a Silver Alert put out in the state on Friday. Police released two photos of...
Happy Hour returns to Indiana after nearly 40 years
Evansville, In. (WEHT)- Most people think Happy Hour is common everywhere, but for those in Indiana it’s only the beginning. David Parker owns Prime Time Pub & Grill. Parker says, “People who live here, kind of know how it works in Indiana. in Indiana, the old law was really that if you had a special, […]
Chautauqua-Wawasee Offers John Wooden Presentation
SYRACUSE - It is remarkable how little many Hoosiers know about the history of our state and the amazing people it has spawned. Some of the greatest athletes, composers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, musicians, philanthropists, politicians, preachers, public servants, scientists, teachers and writers in U.S. history were nurtured by this soil, according to a news release provided by Chautauqua-Wawasee.
TSA: Carelessness most common culprit with guns at airports
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A firearms lawyer on Tuesday said fines are nearly guaranteed but criminal charges are uncommon when someone brings a gun to an airport checkpoint. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz was one of two Hoosiers who ran afoul of the TSA’s firearms regulations on Friday. Her office said she accidentally brought a handgun to […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
New use of force policy takes effect for Indiana police
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Police officers across the state now have to follow a new use of force policy created by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The policy allows officers to use chokeholds, a move that was banned in 2020 by the Indiana Metropolitan Police Department after the death of George Floyd. The law enforcement training […]
Indiana Supreme Court rules local judge ‘erred’ in not allowing for jury trial in former FWFD captain, VeoRide lawsuit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A lawsuit between a former Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) captain and scooter rental company VeoRide can move forward with a jury trial, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The state’s highest court ruled that Allen Superior Court Judge Jennifer DeGroote erred by entering a...
ISDA: Indiana’s farmland inventory decreased by around 350,000 acres from 2010-22
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s total inventory of farmland decreased by about 350,000 acres from 2010-22, according to a new report from the State Department of Agriculture. The report was commissioned in 2023 when the Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557, which required the ISDA to determine how much farmland the Hoosier State lost over […]
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Catholic Charities given grant to assist Indiana's Immigrants
NORTHERN INDIANA, (WFFT) - Helping families going through the process of immigration in Indiana, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation gave the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend (CCFWSB) a two-year grant today. The CCFWSB was given the $160,000 grant to help with the expansion...
More Saharan dust is on the way for the US
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This week, parts of Texas have been dealing with hazy skies due to Saharan dust that was transported across the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Beryl continues its march through the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm. Behind this system, another large plume of Saharan dust is being carried through the tropics. Where is […]
Woman threatened, bit Indiana state trooper, police say
A Chicago woman tried to escape handcuffs, threatened and even bit an Indiana state trooper during a traffic stop for which she was allegedly driving drunk at over 100 miles per hour over the weekend, according to police.At around 6:40 p.m. last Saturday, Indiana State Trooper Justin Baumeister saw a silver Hyundai approaching and passing him on Interstate 94 at 105 miles per hour, police said. The driver also changed lanes without signaling and passed other cars on the right.The car eventually pulled over and the trooper took the driver, Shelby E. Foster, 22, of Chicago, into custody. Police said...
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
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